Kedah state in Malaysia will phase out vape sales by not renewing licenses, citing drug misuse concerns; aims for a full ban by next year.
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PNG government prohibits use, sale, and import of all vaping products, citing youth health risks and intelligence advice; heavy fines for violators.
Read moreThe Malaysian state of Perlis will prohibit the sale of vapes, or electronic cigarettes, starting August 1st. Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) Mohd. Shukri Ramli announced the decision, citing a 2022 ruling by the Perlis State Fatwa Committee which declared vape use haram (forbidden).
Read moreThe Selangor state government will make a decision regarding a potential ban on the sale of electronic cigarettes (vapes) after the State Executive Council (MMKN) reviews a dedicated working paper on the matter. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari confirmed he has instructed Public Health and Environment Executive Councilor Jamaliah Jamaludin to prepare this paper.
Read moreIndustry groups in Malaysia argue vape bans fuel illicit trade and harm consumers, advocating for regulation over prohibition.
The Malaysian Vape Chamber of Commerce (MVCC) has issued a strong caution to policymakers. The group warns that implementing outright bans on vape sales will likely drive consumers towards a dangerous black market. They advocate for a regulatory approach that prioritizes consumer safety, industry sustainability, and economic contributions.
Read moreProposed Russian law seeks to prohibit sales of tobacco, vapes & hookahs at public transport stops to limit youth access & passive smoking.
Russian lawmakers are considering a bill that would prohibit the sale of cigarettes, vaping products, nicotine-containing items, and hookahs at all public transport stops across the country. The legislation, introduced to the State Duma by deputies from the Khabarovsk Territory, aims to reduce the accessibility of these products, particularly to students, and to combat passive smoking.
Read moreHighlights Rising Underage Use, Drug Lacing Concerns, and Calls for Stronger Federal Action
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) has issued an urgent call for both federal and state authorities in Malaysia to immediately ban the sale and use of all vape and e-cigarette products. Citing an escalating crisis of use among children and teenagers, some as young as eight, CAP emphasizes the need for decisive action to protect young lives.
Read moreCity Council Unanimously Votes to Expand Restrictions; Fines and Misdemeanor Charges Possible
Beachgoers in Jacksonville, Florida, will no longer be able to smoke or vape on the sand. The City Council voted unanimously on Monday, May 5, to ban all forms of smoking, explicitly including electronic cigarettes and vaping products, on its beaches. The ban took effect immediately.
Read moreNew Law to Prohibit Import, Sale, and Circulation of Vapes, Citing Health Risks
Iraq’s Ministry of Health is moving to implement a nationwide ban on the import, sale, and circulation of all electronic cigarettes (vapes), driven by escalating health concerns and a “disturbing increase” in their use among young people, including children and young girls. The announcement signals a significant shift in the country’s approach to nicotine products.
Read moreGovernor Calls Vapes “Weapon of Genocide,” Seeks Regional Authority
Authorities in Russia’s Vologda Oblast intend to implement a complete ban on the sale of vapes and other smoking mixtures, according to Governor Georgy Filimonov. In an interview with RBC agency, Filimonov strongly condemned these products, calling them and alcohol “weapons of genocide against people,” particularly the young.
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